DASP Research Group

DASP Research Group
Democracy and Autonomies: Society and Politics
Pablo de Olavide University (Seville, Spain)
Democracy and Autonomies: Society and Politics (DASP) is a non-profit and independent
research group at the University Pablo de Olavide. DASP is the host of a number of researchers
in the Social Sciences trained in several Spanish and international universities. Some of the
topics our researchers deal with are: democracy, federalism, political elites and citizens, welfare
state, women in politics, public policies, territorial tensions, social inequalities, and electoral
behaviour. Our scientific approach combines both qualitative and quantitative methods. DASP is
member of the PADEMIA network and some of its members participate in MUSAP Master’s
Degree.
DASP Members
Direction
Xavier Coller, director
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Xavier Coller, (PhD in Sociology, Yale University) codirects DASP. He has
taught in several universities in Europe and the US and has been visiting
fellow at Warwick University (UK), University of California (Berkeley), Yale,
Harvard, Georgetown, and Université de Montpellier 1. He is the Seventh
Prince of Asturias Chair, Georgetown University (2005-07). He has authored
a number of works on social theories, research methods, collective identities,
political elites, and complex organizations.
Jean-Baptiste Harguindéguy, co-director
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Jean-Baptiste Harguindéguy, (PhD Political and Social Sciences, European
University Institute) codirects DASP. He has worked in places like Institute of
European Studies (Bourdeaux), Center for the Study of Latin Europe
(Montpellier), Center for the Study of Constitutions and Politics (Madrid),
University of Valencia, Autonomous University of Madrid and Autonomous
University of Barcelona. His research interests are: multilevel governance,
European integration, public policies. He is the author of a number of
international publications dealing with cross-border cooperation, regional
language mobilization, and inter-governmental relations.
Researchers
Bosco Govantes Romero
University Pablo de Olavide
Esteve Ollé Sanz
Yale University
Gloria Martínez Cousinou
University Loyola Andalucía
Juan Rivera Mata
University of Georgetown
Manuel Zafra Víctor
University of Granada
Mª José del Pino Espejo
University Pablo de Olavide
Antonio M. Jaime Castillo
University of Malaga
José Mª Morán Carrillo
University Pablo de Olavide
Mª del Mar Llopis Orrego
University Pablo de Olavide
Andrés Santana Leitner
Autonomous University of Madrid
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Junior Researchers
Manuel F. Portillo Pérez
Rebeca Pontiveros Bachiller
Adrián del Río Rodríguez
Ana Carrillo López
Marta Parades Martín
Emilio Rodríguez López
Javier Moreno Ibarra
María Navarro Solano
Agustín Cosano Prieto
Fabiola Mota
Autonomous University of Madrid
Gonzalo Arruego
University of Zaragoza
Edurne Bartolomé
University of Deusto
Kerman Calvo Borobia
University of Salamanca
Guillermo Cordero García
University Pompeu Fabra
Isabel Díaz Otero
University of Santiago
Isabel Diz Otero
University of Santiago de Compostela
Amparo Novo
University of Oviedo
Tània Verge Mestre
University Pompeu Fabra
Roberto Garvía
Charles III University of Madrid
Luis Ramiro
Leicester University
Fernando Jiménez Sánchez
University of Murcia
Sandra León
University of York
Carmen Domínguez Alcón
University of Barcelona
Ricardo Feliu Martínez
University of Navarra
Sandra Bermúdez
University Pompeu Fabra
Benito Caetano
Fundación Civiliter
Ferràn Martínez Coma
University of Sydney
Carolina Galais
Juan A. Mayoral Díaz-Asensio
Associated Researchers
Researchers in training
Javier Rueda Córdoba
Rafael Ruiz Herbello
Pablo Domínguez Benavente
Isabel Herrero Torres
Luis C. Pérez-Gironés
Carlos Campanario García
Ismael Sánchez Cañavate
Gonzalo Sola Rodríguez
Irene Gómez Ramírez
Alberto Lorenzo Vizcaíno
Patricia Charneco Martín
PhD Students
Student
Doctoral thesis field
María Navarro Solano
Women in politics (gender studies)
Emilio Rodríguez López
Federalism and territorial tensions
Javier Moreno Ibarra
Citizens’ participation
Manuel Portillo Pérez
Politicians vocations
Agustín Cosano Prieto
Water management in Spain and Colombia
Project Manager
Mario López Oliva
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Action areas:
I. Innovative Social Sciences related projects:
We have a wide range of experience in R&D in Social Sciences projects.
Political elites: DASP members have carried out the first survey to a representative sample of
Spanish MPs. In the framework of this project the research team analyzed patterns of conflict
and cooperation in parliaments, studied the social profile of MPs and their survival rate, the role
of women in parliaments, political recruitment and vocations, and the like. The survey to
parliament representatives is a pioneer study in Spain aimed to know the functioning and quality
of the democracy, its institutions, the State of Autonomies and its relationship with the EU.
Citizens' observatory regarding housing policies: ICOSOP Project (Iniciativa para el Control
Social de las Políticas Públicas) is an innovative review of traditional tools used to bring closer
citizens and public bodies. DASP members are building a web based observatory to monitor the
creation and implementation of public policies participated by organized citizens.
Collective identities: DASP members participate in a number of projects dealing with regional,
national and European identities comparing political elites, intellectuals and citizens, in order to
analyse differences and similarities.
Public policies: DASP members have developed an expertise in evaluating and advising about
public policies implementation. The creation of the observatory for housing in Andalucía is just
one example.
Transparency: DASP members have participated in the creation of the First Transparency Index
for Parliaments.
II. Training
- Master’s Degree:
DASP members manage and participate in a master degree titled Máster Universitario
Sociedad, Administración y Política (Master’s degree on “Society, Administration and Politics” MUSAP) addressed to politicians, high officials of regional and local governments, journalists,
lawyers, leaders of NGOs and advanced students. Special emphasis is given to the analysis of
problems related to parliamentary politics (electoral systems, political elites, and new ways of
citizens’ participation) and changes in society. MUSAP is the academic space where different
disciplines and political actors meet at UPO.
- PhD Program:
DASP participates as well in a Social Sciences PhD program titled “Citizens, Parliaments, and
Democracy”, where several students try to advance their doctoral research. Participation in the
PADEMIA network is an opportunity to train PhD students in cooperation with other partners in
Europe.
III. Consulting services
Our academic research experience and know-how on Social Sciences give us the capacity to
elaborate specialised rapports, surveys, measuring instruments, public policies evaluations and
social development plans. We offer an expert service to public entities, as well as to private and
third sector.
Our last work:
- Report on emancipation of Andalusian young people, in collaboration with Instituto Andaluz de la Juventud.
- Follow-up report on childhood, in collaboration with UNICEF Andalucía.
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Skills offered
- Identification of uncovered social needs and
social demands
- Design and creation of citizens'
observatories
- Creation of democratic participation
mechanisms
- Studies regarding parliaments, parliament
members and citizens
- Creation of public policies monitoring
mechanisms
- E-government and observatories’ web
platforms
- Design and implementation of public policies
- Public opinion survey
- Evaluation of public policies
- Social Disproportion Index
Specialization
Citizens
Political Elites
- Participation
- Selectorates and Parliamentary Studies
- Political disaffection
- Political conflict and consensus
- Citizens' observatories
- Relations between MPs and society through ICTs
- New political movements
- Ideological congruence between citizens and
political representatives
- Corruption
Democracy
Society
- Democratic participation
- Gender Studies
- Public policies democratic monitoring
- Youth
- Regional and national parliaments
- Active ageing
Public Policies
Territorial Tension
- Public policies design and implementation
- Federalism, regionalism and autonomies
- Open Government and E-governments
- Nationalism and State Building
- Transparency
- Collective identities
- Public policies control and evaluation
- Minorities
Social Policies
- Social policies and redistribution, the
relationship between inequality and socioeconomic determinants of political attitudes
Double approach
Qualitative assessment
Quantitative assessment
Interviews to key stakeholders
Discussion groups
Case studies
Surveys
Data analysis
Quantity treatment of quality data
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Let’s be partners
Research & Innovation
HORIZON 2020
The EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
ICT-enabled open government (INSO-1-2015)
Opening date: 11-12-2013
Deadline: 28-05-2015
The young as a driver of social change (YOUNG-4-2015)
Opening date: 11-12-2013
Deadline: 28-05-2015
Meeting new societal needs by using emerging technologies in the public sector (EURO-6-2015)
Opening date: 10-12-2014
Deadline: 28-05-2015
European cohesion, regional and urban policies and the perceptions of Europe (REFLECTIVE-3-2015)
Opening date: 10-12-2014
Deadline: 28-05-2015
Enabling Innovation - Creating Impact from Social Sciences and Humanities (REFLECTIVE-11-2015)
Opening date: 10-12-2014
Deadline: 28-05-2015
European Joint Doctorates (EJD): MSCA-ITN-2015-EJD: Marie Skłodowska-Curie ITN (ITN-EJD)
European Training Networks (ETN): MSCA-ITN-2015-ETN: Marie Skłodowska-Curie ITN (ITN-ETN)
Rights & citizenship
Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme
2014-2020
Daphne call - Transnational projects linked to children as victims of bullying – JUST/2014/RDAP/AG/BULL
Publication date: October 2014
Deadline: 10/03/2015
Restricted call for proposals (the EU Member States + Iceland and Liechtenstein) - Projects to support equal
economic independence of women and men – JUST/2014/RGEN/AG/GEND
Planned publication date: December 2014
Deadline: 31/03/2015
Daphne call – Transnational projects on violence against women, young people and children linked to harmful
practices – JUST/2014/RDAP/AG/HARM
Planned publication date: February 2015
Deadline: 03/06/2015
Education & Training
Erasmus+
EU programme for Education, Training, Youth and Sport
Key Action 1 - Joint Master Degrees
Key Action 2: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices
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Some of the sponsors and collaborators of our research projects
More information
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Contact
Xavier Coller Porta
DASP Director
Mario López Oliva
Project Manager
Tel.: +34 658 920 897
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel.: +34 954 97 81 32
E-mail: [email protected]
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